Best Caribbean Snorkelling

 

The sand, the sea and the vast reefs- what more could you ask for on a trip to the Caribbean?

There’s no doubt that if you go to this place you’ll be spending a good amount of your time appreciating nature’s beauty; and why shouldn’t you with all the beautiful spots that there are to see. While there are a number of great views on land, nothing will be as beautiful as what you can find when you look under the sea. 

Snorkeling is a popular activity that tourists look forward to. Here’s a list of the best Caribbean snorkeling spots that you shouldn’t miss.  

 

 

1.    Antigua – the capital of snorkeling itself in the Caribbean you will find wide seas that you can snorkel in. With the most number of beaches in all of the Caribbean you will be able to enjoy snorkeling here without much disturbance or competition. Rainbow colored fish, clear waters, bountiful sea plants and picture perfect corals abound here.  

 

 

2.    Curacao Underwater Marine Park- spanning 20 km along the shoreline is the finest snorkeling site in this area. It is of course filled with a variety of marine life as well as various sites that are a surprise to any snorkeler. Find yourself among fishes, sunken ships and corals that are both hard and soft. 

 

 

3.    Grand Cayman Sting Ray City- this will take snorkeling to a different level as you won’t just see the colorful tropical fishes and corals. You will also get to swim alongside friendly stingray the whole time. You can even get to feed them and touch them while enjoying the cool water and amazing sites. 

 

 

4.    Virgin Islands, St. John- known for historic shipwreck sites you are sure to find several different snorkeling spots in this area. Angel fish, turtles, small and big reefs are things that you are bound to see in the snorkeling spots of this area. 

 

 

5.    Bonaire Marine Park- best known for the fringing reefs which start at the shores and move deeper into the waters, you will find white coral reefs as close as three feet below. The calm waters in this area make it ideal for first time snorkelers who want to experience snorkeling but may be a bit reluctant in deeper waters. 

 

 

6.    Tobago, The Grenadines- what makes this area perfect for snorkeling is the fact that it remains to be a well maintained uninhibited area. Expect to find crystal clear waters teeming with fishes, sponges and other marine life. You can also find white sand beaches not very far away. 

 

7.    Turks and Caicos- with 1,000 miles of coral reefs, you can surely expect to have a great time viewing the underwater. These include shallow reefs that are perfect for snorkeling allowing you to view drop-offs and many different coral formations. 

 

There are a whole lot of other wonderful snorkeling places, although these remain to be the best in the Caribbean. You surely won’t regret spending some time visiting any of these snorkeling spots.  

 

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